Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• The self-described Forrest Gump of comedy
  Actor Taylor Negron has appeared in more than 100 movies and many TV shows. Now he's telling many of these stories in a show called "Satellites," which he'll perform this weekend in Minneapolis.4:20 p.m.
• The View of a Protest
  A look back at a police-protester clash during the Republican National Convention on Sept. 1.4:45 p.m.
• Chief John Harrington talks about RNC tactics
  The Republican National Convention saw one of the largest mobilizations of police officers in the state's history. St. Paul Police Chief John Harrington talks about the tactics involved in keeping the peace.4:50 p.m.
• How Minnesota fits into the national campaign
  Now that the national party conventions are over, the real work begins for the presidential campaigns. We look at where Minnesota ranks in the pecking order.5:20 p.m.
• Was the Republican National Convention worth it?
  After four days of hosting the Republican National Convention, St. Paul can finally go back to being a quiet little town. But with all of the headaches that it brought, such as road closures and protests, was it worth it?5:50 p.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• 'The Fly' Stirs New Buzz — On The Operatic Stage
  Science fiction isn't typical source material for opera. Which is why Placido Domingo was a little surprised when The Fly landed on his desk. But David Cronenberg and Howard Shore's opera opens Sept. 7 in Los Angeles.
• Boeing Workers Vote To Strike
  Boeing's machinists have voted to strike, but also to return to the bargaining table for one last try. Boeing and the International Association of Machinists will have 48 hours to see if they can close the gap on pay, benefits and job security.
• Letter About Palin Goes Viral
  This week in Wasilla, Alaska, a woman named Anne Kilkenny sent a letter to some college friends about her former mayor, Sarah Palin. By week's end, the letter was pinging around the country and Kilkenny's phone was ringing off the hook.
• African Dust Linked To Hurricane Strength
  In 2005 and 2006, winds off of Africa contained large amounts of dust, which scientist say may have dampened storms in the Atlantic Ocean. But this year, the air is clear and powerful storms are lining up to strike the U.S.
• Gustav, Hanna Batter Haiti
  Tropical storm Hanna and Hurricane Gustav have overwhelmed Haiti with floods and mudslides that have killed more than 130 people. The city of Gonaive is almost entirely cut off from the rest of the country. Officials call the situation "catastrophic."
• Palin's Impact On Presidential Race Analyzed
  Sarah Palin's selection as John McCain's running mate has energized the Republican base. E.J. Dionne of the Washington Post and the Brookings Institution and David Brooks of The New York Times discuss how Palin has changed the race.
• Obama: GOP Convention Ignored Middle-Class Woes
  Barack Obama said the Republican convention's focus on John McCain's biography came at the expense of the struggles of the middle class. The comments came in a campaign appearance in Duryea, Pa., a day after McCain became the GOP presidential nominee.
• McCain, Palin Cast Themselves As Outsiders
  Sen. John McCain and his running mate, Sarah Palin, cast themselves as reformers determined to challenge the political establishment. They appeared at a campaign stop in Cedarburg, Wis., a day after McCain accepted the Republican presidential nomination.
• Paying Homage To The Wrights' Military Plane
  The first week in September marks the centenary of military aviation. A reproduction of the Wright Brothers' Fort Myer Flyer has been built by The Wright Experience in Warrenton, Va.
• Giants, Ocho Cinco Cap Week In Sports
  The Giants-Redskins game magically doesn't overlap with John McCain's speech, the league works on a deal to save the NFL Network, and Cincinnati's Chad Johnson is allowed to change his name to Chad Ocho Cinco. Sportswriter Stefan Fatsis offers his insight.
• Costliest U.S. Public School Opens In L.A.
  What's widely regarded as the costliest U.S. high school has opened near downtown Los Angeles, years behind schedule and at a cost of $350 million. Many factors, including a criminal investigation that uncovered no wrongdoing, resulted in delays and cost overruns.
• Al-Qaida Sees Opportunity In Pakistan's Flux
  Pervez Musharraf's resignation introduced uncertainty, and U.S. officials say al-Qaida is seeking to strengthen its presence in the country. Meanwhile, Pakistan looks likely to pick Asif Ali Zardari, the widower of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, as its next president.
• Ability To Lead Armed Forces Pivotal In Election
  Sen. John McCain's acceptance speech reiterated his qualifications to be commander in chief. Sen. Barack Obama's speech last week was equally emphatic about his ability to lead the armed forces. We should, as a nation, focus energy on this aspect of what it means to be president.
• Novel On Islam's Prophet Finds New Publisher
  Independent publisher Beaufort Books agrees to publish The Jewel of Medina after Random House backs out. Random House had feared Sherry Jones' historical novel about the Prophet Mohammed and his wife, Aisha, could be offensive to Muslims.
• Teen Sex, Sex Education And Sarah Palin
  Gov. Sarah Palin has been a strong supporter of programs that advocate abstinence until marriage, and she also opposes explicit sex education. Alaska's law is silent on these issues, however, and it provides no specific funding for sex education in the schools.

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